Jonnie Irwin

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Jonnie Irwin feeling 'broken' after struggling to play football with son ... (Mirror.co.uk)

A Place In The Sun host Jonnie Irwin revealed he 'felt like a grandad' while trying to play football with his son Rex – which he said 'broke me a bit' in a ...

"I know it has taken bravery to share your story. [A Place In The Sun](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/a-place-in-the-sun) host Jonnie, 49, revealed he was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November last year, after his lung cancer spread to his brain. Here’s looking forward to the next one!" "I’m very sporty and suddenly it’s just like…it was as if it was the first time I’d attempted football. I felt like a granddad. It was so frustrating.

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Jonnie Irwin gives heartbreaking update on terminal cancer battle (Daily Mail)

The presenter, 49, was given just six months to live when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which has spread to his brain, in August 2020.

The property programme was a surprise hit and syndicated widely. On November 13, Irwin was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. During the interview, Jess recalled the moment Jonnie came home and told her of his terminal diagnosis: 'He couldn't stop apologising. Such a powerful film from Jonnie. I felt like a granddad. Horrible: He was given just six months to live when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which has spread to his brain, in August 2020 (pictured with co-host Jasmine Harman) It was so frustrating. Last week, Jonnie returned to A Place in the Sun amid his battle with terminal lung cancer. The father of three was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020 and was given months to live. It comes after Jonnie said he is planning to record video messages so he can still speak to his beloved wife and three children after he passes away. The presenter, 49, was given just six months to live when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which has spread to his brain, in August 2020, and publicly shared his prognosis in December. - The presenter, 49, was given just six months to live when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which has spread to his brain, in August 2020

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Jonnie Irwin gives devastating update amid terminal cancer diagnosis (Metro)

Since then, the cancer spread to his brain in August 2020 and he publicly shared his prognosis later that year in December. He's since been showered in support ...

They’re too young and if I die this year there’s no chance they will have memories.’ [Jonnie Irwin denies A Place In The Sun return amid terminal cancer battle](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/14/jonnie-irwin-denies-a-place-in-the-sun-return-amid-terminal-cancer-battle-18442017/?ico=more_text_links) I felt like a granddad. It was so frustrating. [he fears his kids won’t remember him](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/24/a-place-in-the-suns-jonnie-irwin-fears-kids-wont-remember-him-after-death-17818739/) and having begun [ a new treatment therapy](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/16/jonnie-irwin-fires-back-after-cruel-troll-makes-ghastly-comment-18455982/). [A Place In The Sun star](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/16/jonnie-irwin-fires-back-after-cruel-troll-makes-ghastly-comment-18455982/), 49, was told he had six months to live following a stage four lung [cancer diagnosis.](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/jonnie-irwin-begins-new-treatment-therapy-for-terminal-lung-cancer-18302217/)

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A Place In The Sun's Jonnie Irwin 'too weak' to play with kids as ... (Birmingham Live)

Channel 4 show star - who is fighting a terminal cancer diagnosis - has three kids.

“Not working on A Place in the Sun any more, that affected my mental health. “When you get given this red flag – ‘You’re not going to go past this red flag, Mr Irwin, but everyone else will go past it’ – then I think I have to put them in the best financial position possible. Jasmine Harman, his A Place In The Sun co-star, also attended.

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A Place in the Sun's Jonnie Irwin hits back at 'worst human ever ... (Evening Standard)

J. onnie Irwin has called a troll the “worst human being” after leaving a cruel comment in regards to his declining health on his social media. Irwin, 49, ...

How cruel to think this let alone actually print it.” One person wrote: “What a terrible thing to say about Jonnie. Irwin spoke about his desire to “make memories” with his wife Jessica Holmes and their three children while he is still here, shortly after revealing his terminal diagnosis in November. onnie Irwin has called a troll the “worst human being” after leaving a cruel comment in regards to his declining health on his social media. The presenter was supported by fans, who dubbed the cruel commentor “appalling” and “wicked”. Irwin wrote: “It was a shoot WITH my family but just to confirm.

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Jonnie Irwin celebrates 50th birthday early and shares ... (Scottish Daily Record)

A Place in the Sun host Jonnie has been opening up on how the illness has impacted his parenting duties in a new interview.

He said: "It's amazing to think I too could speak to my wife and children after I pass away. "I didn’t know the extent of the loyalty and generosity that my friends would exhibit. He said: "I’m very sporty and suddenly it’s just like…it was as if it was the first time I’d attempted football. He said: "It was a great night. I felt like a granddad. Reflecting on his own actions so far, Jonnie said: "I've got a lifetime of memories and while over the years many have been stored online and whilst I've been getting my affairs in order since my diagnosis two and a half years ago, I've not given much thought to my digital legacy. My diagnosis has taken a lot from me but it has given me the ability to prepare." Jonnie says he held the party as he wanted "to do something to celebrate my birthday". And he admitted a recent game of football with his young son almost "broke" him because he feels weaker these days. [The Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/), he revealed he celebrated his 50th birthday with 170 friends and family and friends, ahead of his birthday in November. [Jonnie Irwin](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/place-sun-host-jonnie-irwin-29476089) is continuing to make as many memories as he can with his children after announcing he has terminal cancer. [presenter ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/place-suns-laura-hamilton-given-29478360)was given just six months to live when he was told he had [stage four lung cancer](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/place-suns-danni-menzies-shares-29368571) which eventually spread to his brain back in August 2020.

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Jonnie Irwin of 'A Place In The Sun' gives perfect reply to cruel troll (Economic Times)

Jonnie Irwin, a host of "A Place in The Sun", has shut down a troll by giving a classic reply. · Zelenskyy & his wife Olena Zelenska shoot for Vogue magazine, ...

He had stage four lung [cancer](/topic/cancer)that gradually spread to other parts of his body, the daily record report says. Local bond traders said the risk of contagion is negligible. Irwin termed the troll "the worst human being" even as the host's fans supported him, according to reports.

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A Place in the Sun's Jonnie Irwin says kickabout with son nearly ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

The popular TV host, 49, recalled how a recent kickabout with his young son almost 'broke' him, as he felt 'weaker' due to his terminal cancer.

magazine](https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20221113156678/jonnie-irwin-terminally-ill-cancer-exclusive/) last year, Jonnie said: "I'm doing everything I can to hold that day off for as long as possible. The popular [TV](https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/) host, 49, recalled how a recent kickabout with his young son almost 'broke' him, as he felt 'weaker' due to his terminal cancer. Jonnie continues to add how he always thought he'd be leading from the front, despite being an older dad, but is "now at the back". While the party was a happy memory for Jonnie, the property guru has been struggling with certain activities he used to be able to easily manage. "I didn’t know the extent of the loyalty and generosity that my friends would exhibit. Speaking in a new interview, the dad-of-three revealed he recently celebrated his 50th with 170 loved ones and a big party, ahead of his milestone birthday in November.

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Jonnie Irwin gives heartbreaking update on terminal cancer battle ... (The Sun)

EXCLUSIVE by GRACE MACASKILLTERMINALLY ill TV presenter Jonnie Irwin told how he attempted to play football recently with his four-year-ol.

“It terrifies me that I’m suddenly going to be in a house on my own, the sole adult with three young boys. Jonnie says: “We couldn’t believe how lucky we were, we had the dream life.” “I never chose to do this on my own. “I didn’t know the extent of the loyalty and generosity that my friends would exhibit. She explains: “I’m angry that this is happening and that’s maybe a defence mechanism I’ve put in place. He kept saying ‘sorry’ over and over and I just kept telling him it wasn’t his fault.” The physical side of it came more recently. He is also recording segments for BBC Morning Live and has been overseeing the renovation of the family home. Jonnie told The Sun: “It was a great night. She knows that Jonnie is working to provide for his [Escape to the Country](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/escape-to-the-country/) presenter Jonnie, father to three young children, says: “I tried to play football with Rex the other day and was in goal and I couldn’t get near the ball. [frustrated at how weak he has become](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21421645/jonnie-irwin-health-update-cancer-diagnosis/).

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Jonnie Irwin says he's 'weak and fragile' but 'still here' after ... (The Independent)

Jonnie Irwin has shared a frank update on his frustrations as he deals with terminal cancer.

“I didn’t know the extent of the loyalty and generosity that my friends would exhibit. “It was a great night,” he said. On Instagram, he has been documenting the renovations he’s been carrying out at the family home. It was so frustrating,” he told I felt like a granddad. “I tried to play football with Rex the other day and was in goal and I couldn’t get near the ball.

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'Broken' Jonnie Irwin's heart-breaking update as TV star feels 'weaker' (Yorkshire Live)

A Place in the Sun presenter, Jonnie Irwin, has spoken out about how his parenting duties have been impacted living with terminal cancer.

magazine](https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20221113156678/jonnie-irwin-terminally-ill-cancer-exclusive/) last year, Jonnie said: "I'm doing everything I can to hold that day off for as long as possible. Some people in my position have bucket lists, but I just want us to do as much as we can as a family." The property guru and Jessica, 40, tied the knot in September 2016 and have since gone on to welcome three children into the world together - Rex, three, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac. "I didn’t know the extent of the loyalty and generosity that my friends would exhibit. He added: "I’m very sporty and suddenly it’s just like…it was as if it was the first time I’d attempted football. I owe that to Jess and our boys. I felt like a granddad. Jonnie said: "It was a great night. Speaking with Jonnie was first diagnosed with lung [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21741809/jonnie-irwin-update-cancer-battle/), the doting dad goes on to explain how playing a spot of football with his son Rex left him feeling frustrated as he "couldn't get near the ball." The dad-of-three shared in an interview in November that he had recently celebrated his 50th with 170 loved ones and a big party, ahead of his milestone birthday the same month, as he 'doesn't know how long' he has left to live.

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Jonnie Irwin shares heartbreaking update on terminal cancer battle ... (Evening Standard)

The 49-year-old also said how his cancer has affected playing football with his son Rex.

In the same interview, Irwin’s wife spoke about the moment he told her of his terminal diagnosis: “He couldn’t stop apologising. And that broke me a bit.” Elsewhere, he recently spoke about his desire to “make memories” with his wife and their kids while he is still here, shortly after revealing his terminal diagnosis in November. It was so frustrating. but I’m still here.” He explained: “I tried to play football with Rex the other day and was in goal and I couldn’t get near the ball.

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Jonnie Irwin issues tragic health update as 'A Place In The Sun' host ... (Edinburgh News)

A Place in the Sun host Jonnie Irwin has issued a tragic health update on his battle with terminal cancer. The TV star has admitted he feels like a grandad ...

Irwin kept his illness private for two years but has recently started to open up about his battle and how he plans to [help his children after he’s gone](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/escape-to-the-country-host-jonnie-irwins-plan-to-help-his-children-after-hes-gone-following-cancer-diagnosis-3956900). [Jonnie Irwin](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/escape-to-the-country-host-jonnie-irwins-plan-to-help-his-children-after-hes-gone-following-cancer-diagnosis-3956900) has issued a tragic health update on his battle with terminal [cancer](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topic/cancer). [Speaking to the Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21741809/jonnie-irwin-update-cancer-battle/) newspaper, he said: “I tried to play football with Rex the other day and was in goal and I couldn’t get near the ball. Harman said: “It was a great night. And that broke me a bit,” he added. The TV star has admitted he feels like a grandad and is ‘too weak’ to play with his kids.

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Jonnie Irwin feels 'week and fragile' as he gives terminal cancer ... (Accrington Observer)

"I'm very sporty and suddenly it's just like…it was as if it was the first time I'd attempted football. I felt like a granddad. And that broke me a bit."

It comes after Jonnie set the record straight on rumours he was set to return to A Place In The Sun after a reunion with one of his cast mates. However, after fans quizzed Jonnie on his potential return to the property programme, he took to Instagram to set things straight. Here’s looking forward to the next one!" Jasmine Harman, his A Place In The Sun co-star, also attended. "I’m very sporty and suddenly it’s just like…it was as if it was the first time I’d attempted football. It comes as the broadcaster and

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Jonnie Irwin's wife reveals how TV presenter broke news of cancer ... (Leicestershire Live)

Jessica said Jonnie kept apologising and how she constantly tells him how proud she is.

I didn’t know the extent of the loyalty and generosity that my friends would exhibit. Jonnie has three young sons with Jessica and currently he’s renovating a house for the family in the North East so his wife can be near her family. In a new interview, Jessica told of the tragic moment Jonnie told her of his diagnosis. I think I’m still in denial about a lot of it if I’m honest. Jessica added: “I don’t have time to think to be honest and I know that Jonnie is doing all that he can with the diet, the resting, the supplement, research, looking into treatment. She revealed that whenever Jonnie goes away on work she puts “a little card in his wash bag just telling him how proud I am of him”. She knows that Jonnie is working to provide for his family, but says: “The reality is you cannot cross every T and dot all the I’s. I keep telling him that no matter how much he tries and stresses himself out, there’s still going to be the s*** that will come after. I’ve been dumbfounded and spellbound by their support, as well as that of our families, who have been amazing. In a new interview Jessica, 40, told of how her husband kept apologising for the news. It’s just very unfair and I’m angry at how much it’s ruined the last couple of years, how much it’s taken away from us enjoying having a new family.” She said: “He couldn’t stop apologising.

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Jonnie Irwin issues health update on terminal cancer diagnosis (Redditch Advertiser)

Jonnie Irwin has issued a health update amid his battle with lung cancer that has spread to his brain.

He recalled the celebrations, telling The Sun: “It was a great night. it was as if it was the first time I’d attempted football. “It was so frustrating. He said to The Sun: “I tried to play football with Rex the other day and was in goal and I couldn’t get near the ball. but I’m still here.” The 49-year-old, who is known for presenting Channel 4’s A Place In The Sun and the BBC’s Escape To The Country, said in November that he has lung cancer which has spread to his brain.

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A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin celebrates 50th birthday ... (Sky News)

The 49-year-old also revealed he struggles to play with his three young children - son Rex, 3, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac that he shares with ...

It was incredible." "It was a great night. it was as if it was the first time I'd attempted football. "It was so frustrating. I chose a playlist with some great tunes from the '90s and 2000s and people came from all over the country and abroad," he said. "I tried to play football with Rex the other day and was in goal and I couldn't get near the ball," he said.

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Jonnie Irwin shares cancer diagnosis update as he celebrates 50th ... (Ely Standard)

The 49-year-old said in November he has lung cancer which has spread to his brain.

“It was a great night. it was as if it was the first time I’d attempted football. “It was so frustrating.

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A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin celebrates birthday early ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

TV presenter Jonnie Irwin has celebrated his 50th birthday early after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Irwin, who presents the BBC's Escape to the ...

It was incredible." "It was a great night. I’m very sporty and suddenly it’s just like…it was as if it was the first time I’d attempted football.

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Sweet way Jonnie Irwin's wife tells him she loves him every day ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Jonnie Irwin's wife Jess has a touching way of telling the TV presenter how much she loves him since his terminal cancer diagnosis has given him six months ...

“It terrifies me that I’m suddenly going to be in a house on my own, the sole adult with three young boys. [celebrated his 50th birthday early with a big party](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jonnie-irwin-shares-heartbreaking-update-29480227), ahead of the milestone in November. [feeling "weak" but is "still here".](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jonnie-irwin-shares-heartbreaking-update-29480227) Jess feels she hasn't had time to think about the enormity of their situation and is "in denial about a lot of it". [Jonnie Irwin](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jonnie-irwin) 's wife has a touching way of telling him she loves him since his terminal cancer diagnosis, after she shared her [fear on becoming a single mum](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jonnie-irwins-wife-terrified-angry-29482217) to their three young sons. [admitted she feels angry at the cruel disease for stealing the best years away from the young family](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jonnie-irwins-wife-terrified-angry-29482217).

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A Place in the Sun star Jonnie Irwin gives heartbreaking update on ... (HELLO!)

Jonnie Irwin has opened up about his health since confirming that he had terminal cancer back in November 2022.

Tests soon revealed he had lung cancer which had spread to his brain. "But now I want to make plans. He kept saying 'sorry' over and over and I just kept telling him it wasn't his fault. I set little markers – things I want to be around for. I tried to play football with Rex the other day and was on goal and I couldn't get near the ball. I'm very sporty and suddenly it's just like…it was as if it was the first time I'd attempted football.

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Jonnie Irwin fears there's 'no chance' his young children will ... (Leicestershire Live)

Jonnie Irwin believes there is “no chance” his children will remember him if he dies this year. The Bitteswell-born Escape to the Country host made the ...

He has also been open on social media about his final few months, with former A Place in Sun co-star Danni Menzies summing up the thoughts of many. Jonnie first fell ill in August 2020 while he was filming Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun, with the shock something he struggled to get his head round. A true inspiration to us all to cherish all the moments we can with the people we love.” So incredibly brave to share your diagnosis with the world. He said: “Then I think they’re not going to remember me, they’re really not. and last year revealed how he had been told he had just months to live after it had spread. That was devastating.” They’re too young and if I die this year there’s no chance they will have memories.” The presenter, who has three young sons, fears that could mean his children will forget who he is, Speaking to Hello! [Jonnie Irwin's wife reveals how TV presenter broke news of cancer to her](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/jonnie-irwins-wife-reveals-how-8261679) [Bitteswell](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/lutterworth)-born Escape to the Country host made the heartbreaking confession in the wake of his terminal cancer diagnosis.

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Jonnie Irwin shares heartbreaking update after celebrating early ... (The Independent)

Jonnie Irwin shares heartbreaking update after celebrating early 50th birthday: 'That broke me'. Former 'A Place in the Sun' presenter has shared regular ...

“It was a great night,” he said. “I didn’t know the extent of the loyalty and generosity that my friends would exhibit. On Instagram, he has been documenting the renovations he’s been carrying out at the family home. It was so frustrating,” he told I felt like a granddad. The Escape to the Country presenter has previously said that he “doesn’t know how long” he has left to live in November, after first being diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2020.

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